7 Charlotte Cakes Fit for the New Princess

For the new royal, only one kind of cake will do.

We can't all be named after a princess, a queen, and a cake but Charlotte Elizabeth Diana — the chubby-cheeked baby girl born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on May 2nd in London — sure is.

Other than being an incredibly royal name, Charlotte is also an ridiculously delicious cake (not to mention super easy to make). Charlottes are lined with either sponge cake or ladyfingers and filled with fruit or custard, making them perfect for spring, or even more appropriately, baby showers.

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So let's celebrate Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and with the only dessert worthy of her and her tiny crown.

Pastry Affair

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This tiramisu charlotte from Pastry Affair feels both royal and charming—we're guessing it has something to do with the ribbon.

Pink Wings

When chocolate and raspberry get together wonderful things like this charlotte cake from Pink Wingshappen.

Pastry Affair

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Pastry Affair proves that baby girls, springtime, and strawberries were meant to be together in this almost-too-pretty-to-eat charlotte.

Bonne Maman

Princess Charlotte arrived long past England and France's darkest days, so we're glad this cake (from April J Harris and Bonne Maman) can put that rivalry in the past by offering the best of France with an adorable English touch.

Sugar Hero

While slightly less traditional, Sugar Hero's Swiss Roll Cake happens to have an even more fitting name fit for the little princess: Charlotte Royal.

heneedsfood

Not every charlotte relies on ladyfingers, and this In stunning cake from heneedsfood shows us why. Made with chocolate ripple cookies, this pretty pastry is a more grown-up version of the princesses namesake.

Passionate About Baking

Kumquat are the perfect citrus to celebrate a brand new baby because they are itty bitty and perfect for dessert. Passionate About Baking suggests topping your charlotte with kumquats and strawberries for a celebrate-the-season dessert.